Maxpedition FatBoy Versipack

[gnihcraes]

If this should be moved to the general discussion, please do so.

I just purchased a Maxpedition Versipack Fatboy (smallest one they make) and thought I'd see if anyone has one and any feedback?

It's well built, and about the right size for what I wanted, primarily CCW and maybe some other items. I'm still goofing around with it, but I like it better than the fanny pack I was using on occasion.

It will hold larger weapons I'd say too, 1911 or XDm etc. Plenty of room. I purchased the universal holster that velcro sticks inside the ccw pocket. Dang thing sticks!

so far...

[BadShot]

Practice practice practice. The draw from the pocket is what stopped me from using mine as a CCW carrier. I from time to time still use it, but only when there isn't a realistic way to conceal the pistol on me. Add to that, carrying a bag around all the time was a serious change of habit for me. The better half was reminding me too many times to make sure and grab my manpurse before we left some place.

[gnihcraes]

good to know. thanks. I like it, just not sure I'll use it all the time. Wife is calling it a Murse.. (man purse) ha ha

I'll fiddle with the zipper pouch and holster stuff tonight probably. I need to get it setup for drawing the gun.

I'm still trying to figure things out... as they said in ccw class, you'll soon have a pile of belts, holsters, bags, etc as you figure out what works best for you.

It worked very well while I rode my bike around the hood last night doing my anti-graffitti process... +1 for that.

[Irving]

It worked very well while I rode my bike around the hood last night doing my anti-graffitti process... +1 for that.

More info on this anti-graffiti thing.

[Graves]

More info on this anti-graffiti thing.

He rides around knee capping taggers; a win in my book.

[Irving]

That's what I was hoping.

[BadShot]

Well, if you're just looking to have an easy mode of transport for it, that's one thing. Everyone's different, but everyone I've spoken to over the years about using the bag as a general CCW carry came to the same conclusion I did. Great for just transport, doesn't even come close to being an alternative to a holster on your body. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I strongly urge you to get a holster especially if you're out cleaning up tagged areas. In the mean time, spend a crap ton of time practicing getting the weapon out of that pocket. I was using a sub compact .45 and a "compact" 9mm at different times and both were very difficult to get out of the pocket in what I would be comfortable with in a situation where I needed to pull my weapon.

Just want to you be safe brother.

[gnihcraes]

not taken the wrong way... appreciate the information. I've primarily been using IWB for ccw, it works well, I'm comfortable with it. Summer is here and I'm a little tired of the 2nd shirt to cover it up etc.

The versipack does work well for transport, which is about all my old fanny pack was doing too, with the option to put it on when needed, so the versipack does the same goal with more pockets and stuff.

I'll invest in a better iwb someday... money expenditures have hit pretty hard in the last week or two. Lot's going out, less coming in.



appreciate the info.

[BadShot]

not taken the wrong way... appreciate the information. I've primarily been using IWB for ccw, it works well, I'm comfortable with it. Summer is here and I'm a little tired of the 2nd shirt to cover it up etc.

The versipack does work well for transport, which is about all my old fanny pack was doing too, with the option to put it on when needed, so the versipack does the same goal with more pockets and stuff.

I'll invest in a better iwb someday... money expenditures have hit pretty hard in the last week or two. Lot's going out, less coming in.

appreciate the info.

Whew, OK, was just hoping you weren't depending on that to be your primary carry. What I can say is that the Cross breed holsters are the only ones that ever felt right for IWB for me. That's after primarily carrying OWB, which I still do from time to time, just have to have that second shirt or larger untucked shirt on

That bag makes a great little BOB. That's what I've finally resigned mine to. When I can't have my pack in the car, or when I travel, I'll pack that little guy with basics and it's good to go.